VACANCY: ELECTIONS COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON

Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statute (HRS) §11-7(a)(5), the Elections Commission seeks to select the ninth member of the Commission to serve as the chairperson. The chairperson is selected by a two-thirds vote of eight of the sitting members.

The duties of the Elections Commission provided under HRS §11-7.5 are as follows:

1. Hold public hearings;

2. Investigate and hold hearings for receiving
evidence of any violations and complaints;

3. Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91;

4. Employ, without regard to chapter 76, a full-time chief election officer, pursuant to section 11-1.6; and

5. Advise the chief election officer on matters relating to elections.

HRS §11-8 restricts Elections Commission members from being active in political management and campaigning.

Individuals interested in applying for the position may submit their resumes to the Elections Commission, c/o Office of Elections. 802 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782. Deadline date for submission is Friday, September 14, 2007.